Firmware Engineer Intern

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. Write, debug and profile embedded Rust firmware for microcontrollers using no_std, embedded-hal, and an async or RTOS-style framework such as Embassy or RTIC .

Posted 9/18/2026internshipPaudex • SwitzerlandEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in writing and debugging embedded Rust firmware for microcontrollers and embedded Linux systems, with a strong understanding of device drivers and communication protocols. Capable of developing and integrating low-level software solutions while demonstrating a genuine interest in embedded systems and hardware interaction.

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Embedded Rust Firmware DevelopmentDevice Driver ImplementationCommunication Protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, CAN, Ethernet)Embedded Linux DevelopmentCross-Compilation for Custom Linux Distribution

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Hard Skills

Rust ProgrammingC or C++ ProficiencyDebugging Embedded SystemsFirmware DevelopmentBootloader StrategiesData Logging and TransportMemory Layout and Image ValidationReal Device Code DevelopmentAsynchronous ProgrammingRTOS Frameworks (Embassy, RTIC)

Soft Skills

Independent Problem SolvingGenuine Interest in Low-Level SoftwareGood English Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Embedded Systems or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsMicrocontrollersFirmware Update StrategiesOn-Device StorageStreaming Interfaces

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxRTOSRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write, debug and profile embedded Rust firmware for microcontrollers using no_std, embedded-hal, and an async or RTOS-style framework such as Embassy or RTIC
Implement and integrate device drivers and communication layers over SPI, I²C, UART, USB, CAN or Ethernet
Contribute to bootloader and firmware-update strategies, including memory layout, image validation and safe rollback
Build data logging and data transport paths from devices to hosts, including on-device storage and streaming interfaces
Develop Rust software for embedded Linux targets, including userspace services, kernel interfaces such as sysfs, GPIO, IIO and V4L2, and cross-compilation for a custom Linux distribution
Build and test embedded software in Rust across bare-metal microcontrollers and embedded Linux systems
Write code for real devices, bring it up on target hardware and debug it with appropriate tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Embedded Systems or a related field — either in progress or recently completed
Rust experience outside of a graded assignment, such as a side project or contribution
Genuine interest in low-level software and willingness to read datasheets and find answers independently
Enough C or C++ to read a vendor SDK
Good level of English
French or any additional language is an asset